Includes front and rear light set.
Hi-Ten steel frame. The easy lateral-fold system means the bike takes up little space: at home, at the office, in the boot of a car or in a camper... you'll forget your bike is even there. Once folded, the bike's volume is reduced by 70%. The frame locking mechanism makes the bike easy to handle when it's folded, and easy to store away.
FORK
Hi-ten steel fork for greater durability.
DRIVETRAIN
This single-speed drivetrain is designed for various riding conditions. Not too difficult to push off when stopped, and lets you go fast on flat terrain.
165 mm cranks, 44-tooth chainring, 16-tooth freewheel cog.
Metres of development: 3.80 m travelled for one turn of the crank.
BRAKES
Steel V-brake and callipers guarantee effective and progressive braking.
HANDLEBAR / STEM / STEERING
Steel low-rise bars with a rise of 60 mm to adjust your position on the bike to suit your body and make the bike easier to handle. Handlebar width: 560 mm.
Folding, non-adjustable stem made from aluminium for increased rigidity.
Distance from saddle to handlebar: 540 mm. Bottom bracket to saddle distance: min. 480 mm - max. 700 mm.
SADDLE / SEAT POST
Comfortable, seamless foam saddle and steel seat post (diam: 31.6 mm).
WHEELS
20-inch, single-wall rims. Steel hub.
TYRES
20 x 1.75 gumwall city tyres.
We have designed these tyres to provide the best balance of performance and traction.
CRANKSET
B'Twin City. Non-folding pedals.
Cranks: 165 mm.
Double chainwheel guard.
ACCESSORIES / EQUIPMENT
Front and rear battery-powered lights. This bike is compatible with the TILT transport cover and the B'Twin pannier rack for folding bikes. The front of the bike can be equipped with an additional VIOO Clip light as well as the LED light from the Tilt folding bike (which can be ordered from our after-sales service). Compatible with the Tilt 120 mudguards (available from our after-sales service).
VISIBILITY
This product has a hook for attaching a Vioo Clip, an LED light that can be clipped on anywhere and unclipped in an instant. With a red or white light that can be used in continuous or flashing mode, the Vioo Clip makes you clearly visible from up to 120 m away. Battery life is 9 hours in flashing mode, 4½ hours in continuous mode. Easy to recharge via a USB cable (sold with the VIOO Clip).
RIDER WEIGHT / HEIGHT
Weight 13,2 kg.
Recommended for users of the following height: 1.45 m / 1.78 m.
Top comments
Besford
9 May 1712#10
This is the normal price.
Better than other folding bikes at this (very low) price point, but you really need to be wary. Lack of gears is a major limitation, steel frame heavy, pedals don't fold (in fact the whole bike doesn't fold very small) and this bike is very 'short' - making an awkward riding position for most people. Don't buy before trying!
Handy for a few hundred yards from your motorhome/boat to the shower block but don't even think of carrying it onto the train twice a day as part of your commute!
I'd suggest a thorough read through reviews too - many happy owners but also many unhappy ones.
Unfortunately decent folding bikes, suitable for regular use, are £300+ (and many over £1000). Dahon probably the best value. Derailleur gears probably not the best on a folder either (very susceptible to being knocked out of adjustment) but hub gears do add a lot to the cost.
Worth looking for second hand - lots of these things are sold by people who thought they were a handy idea but never use them. Beware seized hinges from lack of use though!
If you want a new folding bike for £130 I doubt you'll find better than this (hence I voted hot) but that doesn't necessarily make it a good buy.
DonkeyKonk
8 May 174#1
Perfect for picking up my Uptown Girl
Muig1972
9 May 173#12
You've got to admire the effort he's making to be seen, by wearing that fluorescent armband though.
All comments (33)
DonkeyKonk
8 May 174#1
Perfect for picking up my Uptown Girl
Blasphemous
8 May 17#2
Looks cool.
KareemSaid to Blasphemous
9 May 171#9
Hmmm looks are subjective and I'm not sure how cool that guy looks. More like a bell end IMO.
However this is a cracking price for a folding bike from a very decent brand hot! Under a third of the price of Bromptons et al. A mate has a folding bike an ancient POS that he uses to ride to the beach when he can't park nearby - he keeps it in the boot.
backtothecaves
8 May 17#3
a bit heavy, but still hot
rodman
9 May 17#4
bayhabourbutcher
9 May 171#5
too heavy - the weight will make this difficult to carry for a lot of people
SeanUSX
9 May 17#6
Are these things any good for a couple of miles each-way commute?
Besford to SeanUSX
9 May 17#11
If you're small and fit. Seriously, great value but don't expect too much. You won't want to be lugging it far when folded. Be realistic.
scoshi
9 May 171#7
20" wheels means it'll be fairly swift and 13kg isn't bad - I was commuting on a similar sized 15kg folding bike 5 miles each way and it took about 25 mins.
It's not as cool as a BMX, but it's way better than walking!
_g_
9 May 171#8
I wonder if adding a geared hub to this would be cheaper than buying one that already has one.
Wheel speed doesn't really relate to speed unless you're forced to use the same gearing on every single bike.
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Opening post
Hi-Ten steel frame. The easy lateral-fold system means the bike takes up little space: at home, at the office, in the boot of a car or in a camper... you'll forget your bike is even there. Once folded, the bike's volume is reduced by 70%. The frame locking mechanism makes the bike easy to handle when it's folded, and easy to store away.
FORK
Hi-ten steel fork for greater durability.
DRIVETRAIN
This single-speed drivetrain is designed for various riding conditions. Not too difficult to push off when stopped, and lets you go fast on flat terrain.
165 mm cranks, 44-tooth chainring, 16-tooth freewheel cog.
Metres of development: 3.80 m travelled for one turn of the crank.
BRAKES
Steel V-brake and callipers guarantee effective and progressive braking.
HANDLEBAR / STEM / STEERING
Steel low-rise bars with a rise of 60 mm to adjust your position on the bike to suit your body and make the bike easier to handle. Handlebar width: 560 mm.
Folding, non-adjustable stem made from aluminium for increased rigidity.
Distance from saddle to handlebar: 540 mm. Bottom bracket to saddle distance: min. 480 mm - max. 700 mm.
SADDLE / SEAT POST
Comfortable, seamless foam saddle and steel seat post (diam: 31.6 mm).
WHEELS
20-inch, single-wall rims. Steel hub.
TYRES
20 x 1.75 gumwall city tyres.
We have designed these tyres to provide the best balance of performance and traction.
CRANKSET
B'Twin City. Non-folding pedals.
Cranks: 165 mm.
Double chainwheel guard.
ACCESSORIES / EQUIPMENT
Front and rear battery-powered lights. This bike is compatible with the TILT transport cover and the B'Twin pannier rack for folding bikes. The front of the bike can be equipped with an additional VIOO Clip light as well as the LED light from the Tilt folding bike (which can be ordered from our after-sales service). Compatible with the Tilt 120 mudguards (available from our after-sales service).
VISIBILITY
This product has a hook for attaching a Vioo Clip, an LED light that can be clipped on anywhere and unclipped in an instant. With a red or white light that can be used in continuous or flashing mode, the Vioo Clip makes you clearly visible from up to 120 m away. Battery life is 9 hours in flashing mode, 4½ hours in continuous mode. Easy to recharge via a USB cable (sold with the VIOO Clip).
RIDER WEIGHT / HEIGHT
Weight 13,2 kg.
Recommended for users of the following height: 1.45 m / 1.78 m.
Top comments
Better than other folding bikes at this (very low) price point, but you really need to be wary. Lack of gears is a major limitation, steel frame heavy, pedals don't fold (in fact the whole bike doesn't fold very small) and this bike is very 'short' - making an awkward riding position for most people. Don't buy before trying!
Handy for a few hundred yards from your motorhome/boat to the shower block but don't even think of carrying it onto the train twice a day as part of your commute!
I'd suggest a thorough read through reviews too - many happy owners but also many unhappy ones.
Unfortunately decent folding bikes, suitable for regular use, are £300+ (and many over £1000). Dahon probably the best value. Derailleur gears probably not the best on a folder either (very susceptible to being knocked out of adjustment) but hub gears do add a lot to the cost.
Worth looking for second hand - lots of these things are sold by people who thought they were a handy idea but never use them. Beware seized hinges from lack of use though!
If you want a new folding bike for £130 I doubt you'll find better than this (hence I voted hot) but that doesn't necessarily make it a good buy.
All comments (33)
However this is a cracking price for a folding bike from a very decent brand hot! Under a third of the price of Bromptons et al. A mate has a folding bike an ancient POS that he uses to ride to the beach when he can't park nearby - he keeps it in the boot.
It's not as cool as a BMX, but it's way better than walking!
Wheel speed doesn't really relate to speed unless you're forced to use the same gearing on every single bike.